DIY Archives - My Repurposed Life® https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/tag/diy/ Rescue.Re-imagine.Repeat Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:46:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/favicon-1-150x150.png DIY Archives - My Repurposed Life® https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/tag/diy/ 32 32 DIY Laundry Cart https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-laundry-cart/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-laundry-cart/#comments Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:46:47 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=40825 I am so excited to share this DIY laundry cart with you! I love my new washer and dryer-my first front loading machines. The problem? I'm always dropping items on the floor. The solution? A handy laundry cart to move clothes from the washer to the dryer to the linen closet!

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-laundry-cart/feed/ 17 Glass Totem Tutorial for Garden Art https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/glass-totem-tutorial/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/glass-totem-tutorial/#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:09:00 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2009/08/glass-totem-tutorial.html Do you have a stash of pretty glassware tucked away in a cabinet, closet, or garage? This glass totem tutorial is a fun way to turn thrifted vases, plates, bowls, candle holders, and other glass pieces into unique garden art. The best part is playing with different shapes and colors until the pieces look like...

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/glass-totem-tutorial/feed/ 30 Wall to Wall Closet | French Doors using Bi-Fold Doors https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/wall-to-wall-closet-with-french-doors-using-bi-fold-doors/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/wall-to-wall-closet-with-french-doors-using-bi-fold-doors/#comments Tue, 05 May 2026 22:05:57 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=41964 While putting down the new laminate flooring, the wall to wall closet in the master bedroom was removed. The triple mirror by-pass doors were removed and that meant a new closet enclosure was needed. The area was framed with 2x4's and a header was made with plywood. Bi-fold doors were turned into french doors. I love, love, love my new closet.

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/wall-to-wall-closet-with-french-doors-using-bi-fold-doors/feed/ 25 Stenciled Grain Sack Chair Seat https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/stenciled-grain-sack-chair-seat/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/stenciled-grain-sack-chair-seat/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:55:42 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=26452 A worn-out chair seat doesn’t have to mean the whole chair is headed for the trash. This simple makeover shows how a little fabric, fresh foam, and a stencil can completely transform an old chair. The grain sack style gives it that classic vintage charm, while the easy upholstery update makes it feel fresh and...

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/stenciled-grain-sack-chair-seat/feed/ 2 Spray Painted Outdoor Rug for Camper or RV https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/spray-painted-outdoor-rug-for-camper-or-rv/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/spray-painted-outdoor-rug-for-camper-or-rv/#comments Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:20:01 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=44676 This spray painted outdoor rug project is so easy, you can do it this weekend! I'll give you tips and tricks to get great results when customizing your own outdoor rug with spray paint and stencils.

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/kids-chalkboard-desk-using-repurposed-nightstand/feed/ 8 Easy Reclaimed Landscape Timber Solar Light https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/easy-reclaimed-landscape-timber-solar-light/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/easy-reclaimed-landscape-timber-solar-light/#comments Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:39:17 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=43737 I'm a sentimental sap, with silly attachment to things. I made a landscape timber solar light for my yard out of 25 year old landscape timbers that had my initials carved into it by my husband. As we become grandparents, it's important to remember that we raised a wonderful daughter who is married and raising a sweet son of their own!

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